What is 26/53 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{26}{53}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{53} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{26}{53} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{53} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{130}{159}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{130}{159}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $130$ and $159$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{26}{53}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{130}{159}$

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